PE foam has a long service life when installed and used correctly. In indoor and protected constructions the service life is usually measured in years, not months.
Isolon and Warmlex foams show good resistance to water, many detergents and weak chemicals, but they are sensitive to a range of oils, fuels and organic solvents. Chemical resistance must always be checked for the specific medium.
Isolon and Warmlex foams have a closed-cell structure, so they do not absorb water like mineral wool or open-cell materials. However, no foam should be treated as an absolute barrier in every construction scenario.
Can polyethylene foam reduce noise or vibration? Is Isolon/Warmlex suitable for acoustic insulation?
Isolon and Warmlex foams reduce vibration and structure-borne noise due to their elastic closed-cell structure. They are widely used for vibration damping, cushioning and reducing impact sound.
In most applications Isolon and Warmlex PE foams work reliably in a moderate temperature range, but they are not high-temperature insulation or fire protection materials.